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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,941.29, 376,653.96 and 152,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,941.29, 376,653.96 and 152,079.98 is: 209,867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,941.29 : 376,653.96 = 152,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,941.29/376,653.96 = 152,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,941.29x = 376,653.96 × 152,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,941.29x = 57,281,524,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281,524,820.45/272,941.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,867.57

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